Compare the Dashboards and Data Sources
Student Data & Dashboards | Financial Data & Dashboards | Access & Cognos Decommissioning
Knowing which dashboard to use when delivering a report or which data source(s) to select when creating a new dashboard can be overwhelming, especially when the sources contain similar data with nuanced differences. We’ve included comparisons of Enterprise Resources and examples of key business questions answered within the resource.
If an Enterprise Dashboard answers your business question(s), you can use the dashboard filters and save a custom view to pre-package common report requests. You shouldn’t need to create copies of Enterprise Dashboards or design custom dashboards frequently. If you are spending significant time copying, editing, or building custom dashboards, reach out to see if we can help!
It is also important to note that the Enterprise Dashboards and Data Sources were designed with the intention of “one size fits most.” To change the Enterprise Dashboard to “one size fits me,” see the Catalogs for Student, Financial, and HR Data Sources. These pages contain details, important notes, and a listing of the fields you can add, subtract, and finagle. Then use Tableau Web Edit to create your own spin on an Enterprise Dashboard.
The Tableau Dashboards and Data Sources will eventually replace Cognos. Cognos will be fully decommissioned by June 30, 2025. We are phasing out the Cognos data packages 2-4 months after the correlating Tableau resources are released, depending on the University’s business needs. We will ensure you have access to the data you need!
To smooth the transition from Cognos to Tableau, please review the tables below. The Enterprise Resources are listed with their correlating Cognos Packages that previously served similar use cases.
Enterprise Dashboards & Data Sources | Description & Use Cases | Examples of Migratable Existing Cognos Reports | Correlating Cognos Package(s) |
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Active StudentDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: May 2023 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Active StudentDecommission: November 8, 2024What to expect?(announcement) |
AdmissionsDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: December 2024 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST AdmissionsDecommission: April 30, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Admissions ListsDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: December 2024 | The dashboard can answer… | Lists of:
| ST AdmissionsDecommission: April 30, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Class Enrollment & GradesDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: December 2024 | The dashboard can answer…Use the data source to create a custom dashboard that digs deeper into… |
| ST Class EnrollmentDecommission: May 30, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Class ScheduleDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: March 2023 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Class ScheduleDecommissioned: November 8, 2024What to expect?(announcement) |
Course CatalogDashboard Quick StartReleased: April 2025 |
| ST Course Catalog Decommissioned: TBDWhat to expect?(announcement - TBA) | |
GraduationDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: September 2023 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Graduation, ST Graduation CensusDecommission: February 28, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Retention and GraduationDashboard Quick Start Guide | Data Source DetailsReleased: December 2024 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Cohort (Persistence and Graduation)Decommission: May 30, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Student EnrollmentDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: July 2023 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Enrollment and TuitionDecommission: February 28, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Student Enrollment & Tuition ForecastsDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: July 2023 | The dashboard can answer… |
| ST Enrollment, Tuition, Budget (Enrollment Tuition & Budgeting)Decommission: February 28, 2025What to expect?(announcement) |
Student FinancialsDashboard Quick Start | Data Source DetailsReleased: May 2025 |
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| ST FinancialsDecommission: June 30, 2025(announcement) |
Class Enrollment TrackingIn Development Stage |
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| ST Class EnrollmentDecommission: May 30, 2025What to expect?(announcement)
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